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₹ 33,836 Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest return fare
₹ 68,382
Overall average: ₹ 92,474
Air France
Wed 17/12Sun 15/2
MAA - IAD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 33,836
Typical prices: ₹ 53,235-₹ 79,719
Etihad Airways
Sat 6/12
MAA - IAD • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from ₹ 68,382 (return)
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Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. (MAA-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

Wed, 17 Dec - Sun, 15 Feb
Air France Logo
20:30 - 16:35MAA-IAD
30h 35m2 stops
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18:50 - 06:35IAD-MAA
25h 15m2 stops
₹ 68,382Air France
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Wed, 17 Dec - Sun, 15 Feb
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20:30 - 16:35MAA-IAD
30h 35m2 stops
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18:50 - 08:25IAD-MAA
27h 05m2 stops
₹ 68,559Air France
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Fri, 19 Dec - Thu, 5 Feb
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03:55 - 09:05MAA-IAD
39h 40m1 stop
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14:35 - 02:30IAD-MAA
25h 25m1 stop
₹ 69,179Etihad Airways
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Sat, 20 Dec - Thu, 5 Feb
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10:00 - 09:05MAA-IAD
33h 35m1 stop
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14:35 - 02:30IAD-MAA
25h 25m1 stop
₹ 69,622Etihad Airways
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Wed, 18 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
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20:10 - 16:35MAA-IAD
30h 55m2 stops
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18:05 - 06:35IAD-MAA
26h 00m2 stops
₹ 71,305KLM
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Tue, 16 Dec - Sun, 15 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
03:55 - 15:30MAA-IAD
22h 05m1 stop
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14:35 - 19:55IAD-MAA
18h 50m1 stop
₹ 71,659Etihad Airways
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Tue, 16 Dec - Sun, 15 Feb
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03:55 - 15:30MAA-IAD
22h 05m1 stop
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14:35 - 00:25IAD-MAA
23h 20m2 stops
₹ 72,102Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 11 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 10:07MAA-DCA
37h 02m2 stops
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19:45 - 05:35DCA-MAA
23h 20m2 stops
₹ 80,871British Airways
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Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 7 Oct
British Airways Logo
05:35 - 19:40MAA-BWI
23h 35m1 stop
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21:30 - 03:30BWI-MAA
20h 30m1 stop
₹ 82,731British Airways
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Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 7 Oct
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04:00 - 21:33MAA-BWI
27h 03m2 stops
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17:11 - 08:05BWI-MAA
29h 24m2 stops
₹ 128,082Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chennai to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chennai to Washington, D.C., look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Washington, D.C., Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. is November, where tickets cost ₹ 87,603 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 205,233 and ₹ 111,341 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C., you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight₹ 33,836
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. was ₹ 33,571 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 66,610 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

    When flying out of Chennai you will be using Chennai. You will be landing at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chennai and Washington, D.C., with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C., Emirates or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. are Emirates and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of ₹ 106,812 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 96,492 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Chennai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Chennai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Chennai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chennai to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3414 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
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Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

10.0 ExcellentJason, Sept 2025DXB - IAD
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Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

The flight was delayed which cause me to miss my connecting flight in AbuDhsbi airport.

Airline food is airline food, but the plane was wonderful and the seating comfort outstanding. One of my best flights in quite a while.

Crew was outstanding, helpful and friendly. Food is deteriorating. The snack at the end of the flight was not good, a greasy moosh of toast cheese snd other unidentifiable ingredients. Coming from Germany a pretzl with butter would have been better. Entertainment had a great selection.

Smooth flight with enough time for connection. Ran out of meal options. In-flight and gate staff were friendly and helpful. Good service overall.

Not enough veg food for passengers. I actually did not get veg food and starved the entire flight duration.

The seat space seemed small especially when the person ahead reclined but other than that, very good.

Luggage transfer in Chicago was not performed in time. I received my luggage at my destination two days later.

Give yourself over 2+ hours layover because if flight is slighlty delayed and you miss your connection, Lufthansa will do nothing for you

We would have missed our connection from Munich to Boston but we had a van outside the plan that wisked us to our terminal. Much appreciated and we didn’t even realize that Lufthansa had done this until the announcement on disembarkation. Well organized airline! Will definitely fly Lufthansa again!!!

We left 1.5 hours late therefore missing my connection. The airline didn’t give vouchers.

Food could have something without dairy, I couldn't eat anything. Tv for both seats was malfunctioning. They have one bottle of ginger ale for entire plane.... and I paid extra for these seats...very disappointed

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

It was good. Couldn’t Check in online and select seats

It was great. Enough space and room for legs . Great service to.

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

We were in business class and I had seat # 1. This was a night flight and after dinner was served, lights were dimmed and I went to sleep. The crew were loud and noisy so I didn’t get much sleep. I expect the crew to enjoy themselves but would Appreciate some decency in staying quiet while the passengers sleep

Have travelled business class with other airlines who profess to be the best in the world. They can however not beat the service and comfort that BA provide.

Well unfortunately our connecting was cancelled and next flight delayed. Was in airport 9 hours. Flight itself was good. I’m sure it was a FAA problem.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

I was attacked in the Miami airport and the staff did nothing. On my flight from London to Miami one of the flight attendants screamed at me and demanded I keep my seat in the upright position at all times during the fight so the man behind me was comfortable for the flight. I will never in my life use British airways again

Logan gate staff was unhelpful. Arrived early, come to find out the airbus scheduled was reassigned and I did not have a seat. The desk agent spoke to his supervisor who instructed him to give me a boarding pass to get up to gate area, he was polite. At the gate the fellow was sitting to the side with two other BA staff . I asked him if he could help me, his answer was” we are on a break, we are closed” then turned his back. I am almost 70, drove 4 1/2 hours to Boston and had been looking forward to this trip for 5 months. I have worked in service many times in my life and this is not how it is done. I eventually (1/2 hr) before boarding was able to get a seat. The rest of the flight experience was unremarkable.

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